The following article was contributed by Victor Bell, Assistant Head Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Social Studies Teacher at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. Hello, everyone, my name is Victor Bell. I am the Assistant Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator and social studies teacher at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson […]
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Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity
The following article is a re-post of Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity by Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service. Making Catholic education accessible to everyone has been a mission of the church in the U.S. for centuries, but keeping it affordable in modern times has required innovative methods. Religious orders and parish schools labored […]
Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning: The Dynamic Duo of Curriculum Accessibility
The following article was contributed by Maggie Hubbard, ACES Assistant Director for Special Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University. One-size-fits-all approach…it really only addresses the needs of one child. As Catholic schools continue to move forward in the effort to include and educate students of all academic levels and abilities including students with learning challenges […]
5 best practices for teaching challenging subjects
The following article is a re-post of 5 best practices for teaching challenging subjects by Melissa Mott. One of the most effective ways to cultivate skills such as empathy, problem solving, and emotion management is to help students productively struggle through an examination of the real and complex subjects that have and continue to face the world. […]
Creative Fundraising Ideas
The following article is taken from Caitlin Hotchkiss‘s article, 71 Fast Fundraising Ideas for Schools. It may be the summertime, but many are already thinking ahead to the back-to-school season – and that includes school fundraisers! Whether it’s students raising money for a trip or parent-teacher committees fundraising to hold an event, there are a ton of […]
10 Tips for Skill Building
The following article was contributed by Angela Kellar, Special Education Coordinator and 7-12 Special Education Teacher at Aberdeen Roncalli Catholic School in the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Research over the years has shown the importance of inclusionary practices for students with disabilities at all levels as a means to improve social and academic success. It […]
Bully, Victim, and Bystander in light of the Woman Caught in Adultery
“Again, He bent down and wrote on the ground” (John 8:8). I often view Jesus in this story as not just bending down to write on the ground, but perhaps even sitting on the ground. With the angry mob in front of him accusing a woman of adultery, Jesus sits and writes. These strategies are […]
Digital Equity: Funding Technology in Catholic Schools
The following article was contributed by Ann Oro, Director of K12 Instructional Technology in the Archdiocese of Newark. Some may think that the concept of digital equity is only an issue for students in lower economic schools and rural areas, yet it can manifest itself in any Catholic school. Digital equity is defined as equal access and […]
Getting Ready for Students in Crisis: Summertime Tips for Catholic Educators
We’ve all known the student who desperately needs help but doesn’t trust adults. As a survivor of school bullying and author who travels the nation’s schools, sharing my story to motivate change, I meet students like this all the time. They come up to me after I’ve given a presentation, usually in tears. Some want […]
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NCEA webinars cover trending and need-to-know topics relevant to your career in Catholic education. All participants will receive the recorded webinar and presentation files for reference and inclusion among other professional learning resources. For inquiries regarding webinars, contact Andrea Chavez-Kopp, Assistant Director for Educational and Formation Programs at [email protected]. Click here to view a complete list of […]
